The Church of St John the Baptist, Adel parish church, is described as "one of the best and most complete Norman churches in Yorkshire". It is a grade I listed building; the sundial, mounting block and several memorials are grade II listed.

Norman soldiers on board a ship. From The Island Race, a 20th century book that covers the history of the British Isles from the pre-Roman times to the Victorian era. Written by Sir Winston Churchill and abridged by Timothy Baker.

Norman Court was a composite built clipper ship, designed by William Rennie; built in 1869 by A. & J. Inglis of Glasgow. On the night of 29 March 1883 in a strong gale it was driven ashore and wrecked in Cymyran Bay, between Rhoscolyn and Rhosneigr,...

Detail of 1914 plaque now on south-west face of the Norman Cross Memorial nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Original memorial was erected near the Great North Road 28th July 1914 to commemorate the 1,770 foreign soldiers and sailors who died in the...

Detail of 2005 plaque now on north-east face of the Norman Cross Memorial nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Original memorial was erected near the Great North Road 28th July 1914 to commemorate the 1,770 foreign soldiers and sailors who died in the...

Detail of original 1914 inscription now on north-west face of the Norman Cross Memorial nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Original memorial was erected near the Great North Road 28th July 1914 to commemorate the 1,770 foreign soldiers and sailors who...

The Norman Cross Memorial nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Original memorial was erected near the Great North Road 28th July 1914 to commemorate the 1,770 foreign soldiers and sailors who died in the Norman Cross Napoleonic Prisoner of War Depot nearby....

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 dramatic mystery film directed by Norman Jewison. It is based on the 1965 John Ball novel; tells the story of Virgil Tibbs; a black police detective from Philadelphia; who becomes involved in a murder investigation in...

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 dramatic mystery film directed by Norman Jewison. It is based on the 1965 John Ball novel; tells the story of Virgil Tibbs; a black police detective from Philadelphia; who becomes involved in a murder investigation in...

The Bronze Eagle on the Norman Cross Memorial nr Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Original memorial was erected near the Great North Road 28th July 1914 to commemorate the 1,770 foreign soldiers and sailors who died in the Norman Cross Napoleonic Prisoner...

The monumental part-Norman, part-Gothic West Front of Lincoln Minster. The Minster stands on an escarpment known as the Lincoln Cliff and from its elevated position, it dominates the town and the landscape for miles around. Building began in 1088....

A ruined C12th Augustinian abbey at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nave & choir are C13th combining Norman& early English architecture. With the Protestant Reformation in 1560 the abbey's role changed with use as a parish kirk. In 1917...

A ruined C12th Augustinian abbey at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nave & choir are C13th combining Norman& early English architecture. With the Protestant Reformation in 1560 the abbey's role changed with use as a parish kirk. In 1917...

A ruined C12th Augustinian abbey at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nave & choir are C13th combining Norman& early English architecture. With the Protestant Reformation in 1560 the abbey's role changed with use as a parish kirk. In 1917...

Archway with empty statue niches. A ruined C12th Augustinian abbey at Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nave & choir are C13th combining Norman& early English architecture. With the Protestant Reformation in 1560 the abbey's role changed...

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England. Specifically concerning William the Duke of Normandy and Harold, Earl of Wessex, and King of England. The events all lead up to the famous Battle of...

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 dramatic mystery film directed by Norman Jewison. It tells the story of a black police detective who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a small racist town. Starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Warren...

Voters information leaflet about Norman Kirk. Kirk was the 29th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 to 1974. He was the fourth Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and had a reputation as the most formidable debater of his time.

Voters information leaflet about Norman Kirk. Kirk was the 29th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1972 to 1974. He was the fourth Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and had a reputation as the most formidable debater of his time.

The 13th century, Cotswold stone Chapter House at Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire. The abbey was converted into a grand country house notable additions thankfully being largely in the Gothick Revival style of the early 19th century which so suited the...